The Missouri Western men’s golf team fired a day one total of 608 (305-303) at the MIAA Championships which is being played in at Outlaw Golf Course at Paradise Pointe Country Club.

The Griffons bettered their scored by two strokes in round two separating themselves from 8th place Missouri Southern who shot a 612 (308-304). The 608 puts the Griffons in sole possession of 7th place just four strokes back of Northeastern State, 604 (300-304). Central Oklahoma holds a 18 stroke advantage after 36 holes. The Bronchos shot 568 and placed three atop the leader board.

Sitting 18 strokes behind Central Oklahoma is Central Missouri who shot 586 on the day to finish ten over par. Lindenwood, though not eligible for the team championship is currently in third at 591. Washburn is in fourth place just two strokes behind the Lions entering the final day.

Individually, Missouri Western is led by Weston Apple. He sits in a tie for 9th place with a two round total of 147 (76-71). Kenny Stone is in a tie for 20th with a 150 (76-74) while Tyler Gast, James O’Brien and Evan McCarthy fired 155 (76-79), 156 (77-79) and 157 (77-80) respectively.

Central Oklahoma’s Dillon Rust led the way shooting a seven under par 137 on a day that saw deteriorating conditions. He was followed by teammates Trevor Stafford and Logan Waresback who finished today’s 36 with a 142 which is two under par. Robby Hughey of Central Missouri used a second round 70 to climb the leader board and finish in fourth place at one under par.

The championship will conclude tomorrow beginning with a 9 a.m. shot gun start at the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville, Mo. Complete men’s day two pairings can be found at www.themiaa.com.

— MWSU Sports Information —